Business Resource Co-op

10/15/2026

Thanks, Melissa!

10/07/2026

A legacy brand is built on the stories which capture the collective imagination.

BYD's electric supercar hit 308 mph. That is one kind of achievement. Becoming the car a child dreams of owning is another.

10/07/2026

Earning trust one customer at a time, adds up! Thanks Terry.

10/07/2026

Rising rates have grabbed headlines, but they're only one inning in a much longer game. Easing inflation, healthy consumer spending and growing corporate profits point to an economy that remains on solid footing.

Investment Analyst Brock Weimer shares insights from market history, exploring how stocks have performed following sharp increases in bond yields and what those trends may signal for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4zkTg41

09/30/2026

Bond yields recently climbed to their highest levels in decades as investors weighed sticky inflation, booming AI investment and robust economic growth. In this evolving environment, higher interest rates are creating new opportunities in fixed income while shifting market leadership across equities.

Senior Economist James McCann shares his perspective on how investors can navigate today's higher-rate environment in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4xSHn43

09/25/2026

Terri Lika is launching something new!

Hello Friends,

I'm excited to share that I am starting my own independent firm as Terri Lika Medicare Plans.

I've been an independent agent for a while now, and this is the next big step - my own name on the door, and full control of how I take care of you.

Practically speaking, that means no agency layers, no red tape - just me, working directly for you, with the freedom to shop the full market and find the plan that's the best fit.

I do the research to find answers, compare plans, and offer you options tailored to your needs. You choose what's best for you.

If you would like to work with me, DM and I'll send you a permission to contact form.

Thanks for your encouragement and support!

09/25/2026

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, as widely expected. While the announcement prompted an initial market reaction, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and continued consumer spending could help support equities, even if interest rates move somewhat higher. Meanwhile, higher short-term bond yields may create new opportunities for investors seeking income.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on what a more hawkish Fed policy could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4rn3QEG

09/17/2026

Whether you’re drinking municipally treated water or relying on a well, there are water-safety challenges.

There’s no one-size-fits-all way to ensure your drinking water is safe. Whether you need to worry about your tap water and what you should do to purify it depends on three things: what’s in your water, where it comes from and your own health.

Pick the type of filter that will work for your specific issue. Some filter for germs but not chemicals, or vice versa. Reverse osmosis filters, for example, have been found to be one of the most effective at removing Pfas, lead and THMs from water.

Consider your budget when it comes to the price, replacement parts and maintenance costs. Additionally, be realistic about how often you’ll replace the filter. Point of entry filters that handle all the water for a building, faucet-mounted filters and countertop carafes all have different purposes, requirements and pricing.

Read the whole story: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/sep/15/do-you-need-filter-tap-water-us

09/17/2026

Rising oil prices and a hotter-than-expected CPI report have strengthened expectations for potential Fed rate hikes as we head into what is likely to be the year's most closely watched Federal Reserve meeting.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on whether this is the start of a longer policy tightening path, and what it could mean for portfolios in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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08/25/2026

Higher Treasury yields weighed on equities last week, renewing concerns about whether the economy and markets can withstand elevated rates. Despite the potential for seasonal volatility, resilient economic activity and strong corporate earnings support a constructive backdrop for equities.

Investment Strategist Brock Weimer explains what’s behind the move higher in long-term yields in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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